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Take a look back at 42 Disco Henry photos from a 2008 May Bank Holiday night out in Northampton
Take a look back at 42 Disco Henry photos from a 2008 May Bank Holiday night out in Northampton.
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Queen Eleanor Interchange finally complete...nearly one year after extensive improvements work began on busy roundabout
The Queen Eleanor Interchange in Northampton is set to fully reopen to motorists ‘ahead of the weekend’ following the completion of ‘major improvement works’.
Former Northampton primary school teacher banned after sending sexual message to teenage boy
A former primary school teacher from Northampton has been banned from the profession after sending a sexual message to a boy she believed was 16.
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Northamptonshire care charity owing £1.5 million to HMRC taken over by Government-appointed manager
A Northamptonshire care charity owing £1.5 million to HMRC has been taken over by a government-appointed manager.
Northampton councillor calls out WNC for 'weak' approach to flytipping as figures show just 18 penalty notices issued in last financial year
A Northampton councillor has called out West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) for having a “weak” approach to flytipping enforcement action in the area.
WANTED: Police hunt man, 31, in connection with allegations of assault and criminal damage in Northampton
A man is wanted by police in connection with allegations of assault and criminal damage in Northampton.
Well-established florist makes move to iconic Northampton landmark as support ‘brings her to tears’
A well-established florist has made the move to an iconic Northampton landmark, and thinking about the support she has already received “brings her to tears”.
We Mean Business: ‘If I was starting a business now in Northampton, I wouldn’t bother getting premises’
A long-standing business owner admits that if she were to launch a venture in Northampton now, she would not bother getting premises due to its complexity.
Officers hunt for man who followed woman wearing headphones before sexually assaulting her in Daventry
Police are appealing for witnesses after a report of sexual assault in Daventry.
CCTV image released after items stolen from parked car in Northampton
A CCTV image has been released by police after items were stolen from a parked car in Northampton.
Long delays on M1 near Northampton as firefighters respond to vehicle fire
UPDATE: All lanes have now reopened and firefighters have left the scene.
Road closure warnings for A45, A43 and A14 in Northamptonshire next month
Motorists in Northamptonshire are being warned of a series of temporary closures on the A14, A45 and A43 next month as National Highways carries out resurfacing, maintenance and traffic-management works.
Public invited to comment as Northampton store seeks new premises licence
A Northampton shop has applied for new premises licence regarding the sale of alcohol.
Heartbreak in national final but pride shines through for Northampton School for Boys rugby squad
A Northampton school’s director of rugby expressed pride at his team’s efforts despite losing out in the final of a prestigious national rugby competition.
People supported by Deafconnect in Northamptonshire 'feel they have nowhere to turn' as closure brought forward, according to MP
Deaf people and those with hearing-impairments have been left feeling like they “have nowhere to turn”, as the closure of the service has been brought forward, according to an MP.
Police dog helps to arrest Northampton man, 41, on suspicion of drink driving, possession of a knife and more
A police dog helped to arrest a Northampton man on suspicion of a number of offences in the early hours.
Police called after fireworks let off on residential road in Northampton during lunchtime funeral procession
Police were called several times after fireworks were let off on a residential road in Northampton, during a lunchtime funeral procession.
Have your say on plans to protect gravel pit in Northamptonshire
Residents and local organisations are being asked to give feedback on new guidance to help protect the Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits.
Reform councillor’s long-term illness could leave the party at risk of losing overall control of West Northamptonshire Council
A Reform councillor’s long-term illness could leave the party at risk of losing control of West Northamptonshire Council.
Supported internship leads to job for Northampton teenager at local pub
Northampton youngster Lillie has kickstarted her hospitality career after being offered a paid role at The Wig & Walnut following a successful Supported Internship placement with Marston’s.